This is a great TEDx Talk from 2015. It touches on a lot of points I can relate to. Especially trying to have conversations with the kids in my class and my kids at home. It is a little American-centric but some of the points are valid. Especially when my job hinges on how well I talk to people both … [Read more...] about How to Talk? How to Listen?
The Kanga Experience
We are fast approaching the Kanga Cup Tournament which starts on July 3rd with the opening ceremony at the Bruce Stadium in Canberra. There have been several months of planning involving everyone in the college football program. All the teams are starting preparations, with practice games being … [Read more...] about The Kanga Experience
Mariners Community Work
Blake, Joey and myself have started a new, community-based role, going to different public colleges across the Central Coast. We are running two programs called Mariners Active and Sporting Schools. Mariners Active is about getting kids outside, having lots of fun and getting exercise. We play … [Read more...] about Mariners Community Work
Sutherland FNSW Futsal Battle
In Week four of this term we sent the college futsal development squads down to the FNSW Futsal Schools Championship in the the Sutherland event. The Sutherland round of this competition is viewed as the strongest of all contested regions with the winners from each age group usually going on to … [Read more...] about Sutherland FNSW Futsal Battle
It’s a Food Revolution!
Recently IFS was asked to take part in the second annual Food Revolution Day. A Jamie Oliver initiative, Food Revolution Day is aimed at educating and supporting a college's decicision to supply wholesome fresh food to students. "Access to good, fresh, nutritious food is every child's human … [Read more...] about It’s a Food Revolution!
The Four Goal Game
I thought I'd share a great game that I've been using in training with both my U11's and U16's groups. Here the U16's have a couple of extra constraints including our 'No boots Tuesday' and using a small ball, all important for Differential Learning. Please watch the video to see why this is a … [Read more...] about The Four Goal Game
‘French Open’ Hot Shots Event
We are holding one of our four big Hot Shots events at Gosford Tennis Centre on June 12. It is for all players from 4 to 15 years old with several different groups and divisions. Red ball under 8 Orange ball under 10 Green ball under 12 Yellow/ normal ball under 15 We are not only awarding … [Read more...] about ‘French Open’ Hot Shots Event
The Wisdom of Seuss
'Oh, the places you'll go'... it's hard not to smile when reminded of the rhythmic words of Dr Seuss. Whilst he may be considered crazy by some, outrageous by others, there is a bold message which can be taken from his books, a message that may be interpreted differently depending on your … [Read more...] about The Wisdom of Seuss
The Complete Diet
Food intake in years gone by was quite an easy accomplishment. When parents had plenty of time, food was not so genetically modified, more land was available to produce your own garden goods and we were not bombarded by fast food companies. These days it feels like life is one big rush and all … [Read more...] about The Complete Diet
A Look at the U-10’s Competition
I would like to give parents and interested readers an update on how our U-10's are developing and playing in the local U-11's competition. We have a team of 15 players who represent Kariong U-11A-2's and play on Saturdays against all the local U-11A teams. The players are performing very well in … [Read more...] about A Look at the U-10’s Competition